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Achi, Enugu
Achi is a town in Oji River Local Government Area in Enugu State, in southeastern Nigeria. Geography Achi is the largest town in Oji River, a Local Government Area of Enugu State. Achi town is made up of 12 villages - "isii na ulo, isii na agu" as the natives say. That phrase literally means that there are 6 villages in the northern section of the town and 6 villages in the southern section (if you imaginarily divide the town into two sections). Achi town is surrounded by some other towns: Isuochi (in Abia State), Inyi (also part of Oji River LGA of Enugu State, Ugbo, and Mmaku (Awgu LGA of Enugu State) and some parts of Udi Udi may refer to: Places * Udi, Enugu, a local government areas and city in Nigeria * Udi, a place in the Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh, India People * Udi Gal (born 1979), Israeli Olympic sailor * Udi Vaks (born 1979), Israeli Olympic judoka ... LGA of area of Enugu State. The most popular village at Achi is Isikwe. Isikwe comprises Umuakpu, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Town
A town is a human settlement. Towns are generally larger than villages and smaller than cities, though the criteria to distinguish between them vary considerably in different parts of the world. Origin and use The word "town" shares an origin with the German word , the Dutch word , and the Old Norse . The original Proto-Germanic word, *''tūnan'', is thought to be an early borrowing from Proto-Celtic *''dūnom'' (cf. Old Irish , Welsh ). The original sense of the word in both Germanic and Celtic was that of a fortress or an enclosure. Cognates of ''town'' in many modern Germanic languages designate a fence or a hedge. In English and Dutch, the meaning of the word took on the sense of the space which these fences enclosed, and through which a track must run. In England, a town was a small community that could not afford or was not allowed to build walls or other larger fortifications, and built a palisade or stockade instead. In the Netherlands, this space was a garden, mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enugu State
Enugu State ( ig, Ȯra Enugu) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by the states of Benue and Kogi, Ebonyi State to the east and southeast, Abia State to the south, and Anambra State to the west. The state takes its name from its capital and largest city, Enugu. Of the 36 states, Enugu is the 29th largest in area and 22nd most populous with an estimated population of over 4.4 million as of 2016. Geographically, the state is divided between the Niger Delta swamp forests in the far south and the drier Guinean forest–savanna mosaic with some savanna in the rest of the state. Other important geographical features are the Udi-Nsukka Plateau and Ekulu River, which flows through the city of Enugu. Modern-day Enugu State has been inhabited for years by various ethnic groups, primarily the Igbo people with minorities of Idoma and Igala peoples in Etteh Uno. In the pre-colonial period, what is now Enugu State was a part of the med ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigeria
Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea to the south in the Atlantic Ocean. It covers an area of , and with a population of over 225 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the second-largest in Africa. Nigeria has been home to several indigenous pre-colonial states and kingdoms since the second millennium BC, with the Nok civilization in the 15th century BC, marking the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oji River
Oji River is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria to the south bordering Anambra State and Abia State. Its headquarters are in the town of Oji River. The towns within Oji River L G A are:- Inyi, Achi Agụ, Achị Ụlọ, Awlaw, Akpugoeze, Oji-River Urban and Ugwuoba. It has an area of 403 km² and a population of 126,587 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 401. The Oji River thermal power station in Oji River in Enugu state, Nigeria, is one of the small satellite power stations built in the South-East of Nigeria before Independence of 1960 and the commissioning of the large National Hydroelectricity power station in Kainji Dam/Jebba Dam. It was built to produce 10MW Capacity of Electricity. With the aid of the river alongside the site and coal transported from Enugu Coal site on overhead cable buckets 50 km away. After the Nigeria - Biafra civil war, the thermal power station was upgraded to 30MW, supplying electricity the immediate are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inyi, Nigeria
Inyi is a town in Enugu State, Nigeria. Geography Inyi is a town located in the Oji River, Oji River Local Government Area within Enugu State in Nigeria. It's about 60 kilometers to Enugu City, the capital of Enugu State, 45 kilometers to Awka, the capital of Anambra State, and 35 kilometers to Nnewi via Ufuma Town. It is located in the southeastern area of Nigeria and is largely populated by members of the Igbo ethnic group, an area also known as the Waawa people. The name INYI is derived from a tree called Inyi, under which the father of inyi descendants was found and adopted. Inyi comprises nine villages, namely:Enugwu-Inyi, Umuome, Obune, Agbariji, Amankwo, Umuagu, Nkwere, Alum and Akwu. Recently the government of Enugu created five autonomous communities out of Inyi. These autonomous communities are Agbada-Inyi (Umuome, Obune, Amankwo and Nkwere), Ugwu-Inyi (Agbariji and Akwu), Enugu Inyi, Alum, and Umuagu. It is bordered by Achi, Enugu, Achi, Awlaw, Akpugoeze, Ugwuoba (al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ugbo
Ugbo is one of the few aborigines east of the River Niger, Nigeria, and has existed in its current location dating back to the Ancient History (3000 BC – AD 500). The town is known for its natural habitat, including serene hills, caves, large rocks and stones, rivers, forests, wild animals, and fertile lands. Ugbo is the ancestral home to many towns in Igboland. Ogulugu (which later split into Ugbo and the neighboring Obeagu community) is the oldest son of Ewa, the original progenitor of nearby communities, including Amoli, Agbudu, Isu-Awaa (Ewa), Ituku, and Ogbaku. The Ewa (Awaa) kindred, together with Ntuegbe, make up what is known as Mbanabor clan in Awgu LGA of Enugu State. Based on 2006 census, the population of Ugbo is projected to be about 32,000. Ugbo comprises three large villages, namely, Ugbo-Okpala, Ugbonabor, and Ngene Ugbo. Location Ugbo is located in a hill-top, northwest part of Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu State. The town occupies a vast area of land ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mmaku
Mmaku is a town in the Awgu local government area of Enugu State, Nigeria. The name Mmaku means "Welcomer" or "Embracer". Another derivation comes from the English language, and it means "beauty of wealth." Mmaku communities include Enugwu Agu, Affam, Ifite, Amagu, Otokwu, and Ezioha. The Oji-Awgu road is the main thoroughfare in Mmaku. Surrounding communities are Ugbo, Obeagu, Mgbowo, and Awgu. History Several myths circulate the history of Mmaku. Ezianu One legend is about Anekemmadu, a hunter, who came to a land that was favorable to him and produced a good yield. He decided to live there with his wife, Dumeogwee''.'' His wife gave birth to his second son, Ezianu. While the couple's other sons left, Ezianu decided to stay in the community. According to this legend, Ezianu had a generous heart that prompted him to embrace a spirit in human form. He, therefore, received the name Mmaku. From then on, the name was given to him in addition to his birth name. Mmaku-Ezianu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Awgu
Awgu is the Headquarters of Awgu Local Government Area (LGA) in Enugu State, Nigeria and the Headquarters of Awgu Catholic Diocese. The Catholic Cathedral is said to resemble a space ship when viewed with Google Earth. The town is also the Orientation Training Centre for National Youth Service corps members posted to Enugu State. Geographically, Awgu LGA is located approximately between latitudes 06 00’ and 06 19’ North of the Equator and longitudes 07 23’ and 07 35’ East of the Greenwich Meridian. Awgu LGA is bounded in the north by Udi and Nkanu West LGAs, in the west by Oji River LGA , Aninri LGA and Ivo LGA of Ebonyi State in the East and share border with umunneochi L.G.A of Abia State in the south. The name of the Traditional ruler is Egbeleli. The market is known as Orie Awgu. History The present Awgu LGA was created out of the greater Awgu Local government area which included Aninri and Oji River local government areas. It has a population of 390,681, according ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udi, Nigeria
Udi is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Udi on the A232 highway. The current Local government chairman is Hon Ifeanyi Agu. It has an area of 897 km and a population of 370,002 at the 2015 census. The postal code of the area is 401. It was the subject of the 1949 documentary film ''Daybreak in Udi ''Daybreak in Udi'' is a 1949 British documentary film directed by Terry Bishop about cultural changes in Udi, Enugu. It won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1950. Synopsis It is 1949, and colonial Nigeria is undergoing an ide ...''. Cultural and political clans in UDI LGA 1. Umuneke clan, comprising the following communities: Udi/Agbudu, Abia, Obinagu, Umuabi Ezike, Omashi-Amaji Umuabi, Umuaga, Oji Amokwe, Enugu Amokwe, Etiti Amokwe, Uwani Amokwe and Nachi. Udi is the eldest in family ranking in Umuneke. 2. Ezedike: Akpakwume, Ibute Nze, Ezi Nze, Oghu 3. Ojebogene: Awhum, Ebe, Abor, Umuavulu, Abor, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corpus Christi College (Enugu State) , a comprehensive school in Leeds, England
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Corpus Christi College may refer to the following colleges: * Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, a constituent college within Cambridge University, United Kingdom *Corpus Christi College, Oxford, a constituent college within Oxford University, United Kingdom *Corpus Christi College (Vancouver), Vancouver, Canada *Corpus Christi College, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia *Corpus Christi College, Perth, Western Australia * Corpus Christi College (Enugu State), in Achi, Enugu State, Nigeria * Corpus Christi College (Ekiti State), in Ilawe Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria See also *Corpus Christi Catholic College Corpus Christi Catholic College is a co-educational secondary school located in Halton Moor, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The school currently has a roll of around 900 to 1,000 pupils. Around 50% of pupils achieve 5 A-C grades at GCSE. Not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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